Why Russell always had a winning hand in Vegas

Silver Arrows domination  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ View in browser View in browser ARTICLES MAGAZINE SUBSCRIBE DATABASE SUBSCRIBE FORMULA 1 F1 king of cool: why George Russell always had winning hand in Vegas Mark Hughes Mercedes hit the jackpot at the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix, where the track surface and temperature gave a double boost to its W15 F1 car. The rest didn't stand a chance, writes Mark Hughes   At the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix Max Verstappen clinched his fourth straight world title with a low-key drive to fifth place in his Red Bull. Given that his only title rival Lando Norris was always behind him, his McLaren with no great pace, it was enough. George Russell meanwhile completely dominated the race from pole and his Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton finished just a few seconds behind him despite having started only 10th after two crucial mistakes in qualifying the day before... READ MORE PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES F1 James Elson Verstappen embarrasses rest of F1 field: Going Up, Going Down in Vegas 2024 has been Max Verstappen's masterclass – it should go down in history as one of F1's greatest titles READ MORE F1 Chris Medland Las Vegas GP needs reshuffle to avoid napping F1 drivers A new F1 team on the horizon; Brad Pitt's hectic filming schedule; driver's late-night demands; and why the writing may be on the wall for Sergio Perez. Chris Medland refletcs on the action in a busy 2024 Las Vegas GP diary READ MORE Best Selling Explore our top-selling products, specially selected for Motor Sport enthusiasts like you. Racing Green Motor Sport Binder BUY NOW F1 World Champions Cars Poster (1950-2023) BUY NOW Motor Sport Foldable Golf Umbrella + Subscription BUY NOW Wireless Earphones Motor Sport BUY NOW Four-piece Motor Sport Drinks Coaster Set BUY NOW Flask Bottle Motor Sport BUY NOW Connect with us We're also available on Update your preferences Control your Motor Sport experience by selecting the content you wish to receive and stay up to date. UPDATE NOW Unsubscribe  |  Privacy Policy Motor Sport Magazine, 18-20 Rosemont Road, London, NW3 6NE  Company no. 05471049, Vat no. 871 544 60